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AN ALLEGORY 



War for the Union 



A MILITARY DRAMA IN FOUR ACTS, 



APPROPRIATK MUSIC, MARCHES AND TABLEAUX, 

By JOHN W. i^ILL. 



Respectfully Dedicated to the Defenders of the Union. 



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"GETTYSBURG;" 

AN ALLEGORY 



OF THE 



War for the Union. 

A MILITARY DRAMA IN FOUR ACTS, 

WITH 

APPROPRIATE MUSIC, MARCHES AND TABLEAUX, 

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By JOHN W. HILL, 



Respectfully Dedicated to the Defenders of the Union. 



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Col. Porter, (one of the F. F. Y's 

Harry Hawkins, (his nephew, a Washington law student.) 

Sam, the Colonel's favorite Darkey 

Major Compton, U. S. A., (one of the Council,) 

Moulton, (the Major's friend,) 

Jackson, (proprietor of the Marshall House,) 

Mrs. Hawkins, (the ColoneFs sister,) 

Laura Porter, (an only daughter,) 

jsx I I . I 'r TV li Y . 

Col. Ellsworth, (N. Y. Fire Zouaves,) 

Sergeant Brownell, (IST. Y. Fire Zouaves,) 

Major Anderson, (of Fort Sumter,) 

Captain Griggs, (of Fort Sumter,) 

Brigadier-General U. S. A., and Staft* 

Colonel Johnson, (of 1st R. I. Volunteers,) 

General Lee and Staff 

Gen eral Wigf all 

Colonel of Rebel Regiment 

Squad of Fire Zouaves 

Officers and troops for U. S. Army 

Officers and troops for C. S. Army. 

Goddess of Liberty 

Ladies for Banquet 



GETTYSBURG; 

AN ALLEGORY. 



-A.OT I. 

Scene 1st. — Home of Col. Porter near Manasses Junction, Va. Fanc}' Cham- 
ber ia "4" set window, L. "3;" set door, R. ''2;" piano, "L" of "0. D.;"' 
small table, R. & L., two chairs at each table; ottoman, L. "C," at {»iano ; 
Major's hat on table, "L," Discorered — Laura at piano, playing; Mrs. Haw- 
kins at table, "R," reading a book; Col. Porter, R. "C.;" Maj. Compton, L. 
"C," conrersing. 

(jolonel^ (coming down "C." E,.) So you think, Major, that you 
will cast your lot with that of the Confederacy? 

Major, (sauntering down "L. C") Yes; after due deliberation 
I have come to the wise conclusion, I hope, of supporting the arms 
of the South. 

Laura, (turning on stool). Now, major, do you not think tliat you 
could be persuaded to support, rather than oppose, our dear old 
flag? 

Major, (turning). Well, yes. Miss Laura, if that argument and 
persuasion was put forth by such fair creatures as yourself. 

Laura, (blushing), Now, major, I did not ask for flattery. 

Col. Well, major, how do affairs really appear in South Carolina? 
Is this talk of war approved of by the people, or is it only a fiUi- 
bustering scheme ? 

Major, (smiling). The demand put forth for war ostentatiously 
by the people of my State is in fact backed and supported by the 
entire South. 

Laura. Now come, major, you really do not mean all the people 
in the south. You forget that we are of the south, (xrnnd Old 
Virginia, where we now live, is not that of the south. 

Maj. Certainly, Miss Laura ; but you, of course, will favor any 
course that the people of your State may deem riojht to pursue? 



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Laura. Indeed, we shall do nothing of the kind ; if Virginia's 
choice is Secession, it is not, and never will be, mine ! 

Col. Come ! come ! we will have no political argument now, time 
enough for that. Now, major and Laura, call it a draw, and then for 
refreshments. 

Maj. Egad, willingly, on my part. 

Laura. Agreed, major. 

Col.^ (goes to window, " L," calls). Sam. 

Sam, (outside, " L"). I'se comin', massa. 

Enter Sam, C. " D." Tumbles orer ottoman, gets up, "C." 

Sam^ (grinning). I'se he'ar ! 

Col. Sam, go to the pantry and get us some refreshments ; do you 
hear? 

Sam, (grinning). Why, massa, does you tink I'm deaf? 

Col., (sharply). Attend to the order. 

Sam, (C. " D"). Bring de 'freshments in he'ar? 

Col. Yes, of course. 

Sam. In de parlor, he'ah ? 

Col., (sharply). Hold your tongue, you scoundrel, and get the 
refreshments. 

Sam. Brung de wine an' de cake in he'ah, and — 
Colonel starts to catch Sam, who exits hastily, C. " D. L." 

Col. Ah, Mrs. Hawkins, I neglected to inform you that I received 
a letter from Harry this morning, in which he states that we may 
expect him home some time to-day. 

3Irs. H. I feel his return will be more than welcome. He has 
been now in the Capital eight months without paying us a single 
visit. 

Col. Ah, well, you must pardon him. Harry is young, lively, 
and anxious to see the world, and undoubtedly improves every op- 
portunity afforded him to gratify his desire. But he will, no doubt, 
bring us information of the workings of politics at the Capitol. 

Laura, (" L"). Papa, did you say that Harry would be home to- 
day ? 

Col. Yes, my dear. I received a note from him this morning, in 
which he stated that, if nothing prevented him, to-day would see 
him home. 

Laura. Well, my wishes are that he may come soon. This place 
seems so dreadful lonesome while he is away. Did he mention the 
hour at which we might expect him, papa ? 



Col. No, but I presume tliat he will leave Washington on the 8 
o'clock train, which would bring him here in an hour or so. 

Maj., (speaking to Laura, " L.") Is this Harry, of whom you 
speak, Mrs. Hawkins' son ? 

Laura. Yes, sir. 

Maj. Ah ; he has resided with you for some time, has he not ? 

Laura. He has been with us ever since his father died, some fif- 
teen years ago. I can remember, however, his and aunt's coming ; 
it was in October, 1846 ; he was then a little, bright-eyed, curly- 
haired fellow of seven. 

Maj., (" L''). He is in Washington, studying law, I believe you 
said ? 

Laura, (laughing low). Well, he is studying, trying to learn; 
but he is so impulsive, delights so in changing his occupation, that 
I fear he will never be the lawyer he expects to make. 
Enter Sam, C. " D,'' bearing tray with wine and cake. 

Sam, (hesitating). Well, massa, where '11 you hab de tray? 

Col, (indicating table, "R"). There. 
Sam arranges wine and cake on table, "R,"' and places chairs in order. 

Sam. Will you hab ennyting else, massa ? 

Col. Yes, remain and wait on the table. 

Sam. Wait on de table ! Which table, massa. 

Col., (sharply). This one, of course. Now, friends, let us par- 
take of the refreshments. 

Major and party seat themselves as follows: Colonel -'L,'' Laura top, 
Mrs. Hawkins "R," Major bottom. 

Col., (filling goblets). Here is wine, major, 25 -year old port. 

3Iaj., (drinking). In truth. Colonel, I can but say that it is the 
finest that I have ever drank. 

Sam burlesques at table, " L. ' 

Col. Sam, 

Sam hastily replacing hats, etc. 

Sam. Ise com in', massa. 

Col. I believe that I ordered you to wait on the table. 

Sam. Well, I has been waiting on it eber since, and it aint ready 
to go yet. 

Col. No impudence, you rascal; remain here at the table. 
Sam attends at table. 

Sam. How many keys hab you to de pantry, massa ? 

Col. Two, of course, Sam, why? 



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AS'am. You carries dem bofe, dou t you ? 

Col. Certainly, I do. 

Sam. You intends to carry bofe ov dem? 

Col. Silence. 

Colonel rises slightly ; Sam, supposing he has done at the table, draws 
chair back; Col. drops to seat, and falls ; Sam in ecstasy, "L;" Col. leads 
him out, "L." 

Maj. No injury, Colonel, I hope? 

Col. None wliatever. 

Maj. A fine boy, that ; have you had him long? 

Col. Well, no; it's but little more than two years since I bought 
him at Baltimore. He is somewhat weakly, and I have, in consid- 
eration, retained him as house-boy, for odd jobs, etc. 

Laura. Sam is a favorite, as aunt and I can truly testify. 

Col. Yes, aunt and j^ou, however, have done him no good in 
laughing at his clumsiness ; he takes more liberties now than our 
oldest servant. 

Mrs. H. I trust that no harm will result from the aforesaid pat- 
ronage we have extended him, Colonel. 
Enter Sam, 0. "D," hastily. 

Sam. Oh, massa Kurnul, and Missus Hawkins, and Missus Laura 
massa Harry has dun cum home jus now fob to see you! 
Enter Harry, C. "D."' 

Harry. Ah, friends, good-day. 
All rise. 

Mrs. H. and L. Oh, Harry, how pleased we are to see you. 

Col., ("R"). \Yell, Harry, my boy, home once more. Ah, allow 
me: Major Compton, my nephew, Harry Hawkins, of Washington. 

Maj. Mr. Hawkins, it is with pleasure I greet you. 

Harry, (bowing response). Our meeting is most cordial. Major. 

Laura, ("L"). Well, Harry, how is Washington? and more par- 
ticularly, the law business? [Laughing.] 

Col., (R. '^C"). Yes, Harry, tell us of the state of affairs at the 
capital; the opinion of politicians and statesmen concerning the im- 
pending crisis. 

Harry, ("C"). Well, uncle, my knowledge is limited in regard to 
politics, but I will answer Laura's question. I think that the law 
will have no farther claims on me. 

Laura. Indeed, Harry, give up the profession so soon ? 

Harry. Yes, I feel that there is that which demands my atten- 
tion more. But, mother have you nothing to say to mo ? 



Mrs. H. I will wait my time; atteud to our friends uow, please. 

Col. (impatiently). Yes, Harry, attend to us. What does the 
Government propose to do in reply to the murmured demands for 
war by the people of the South ? 

Harry. Well, uncle, the story is soon told : In reply to Major 
Anderson, at Fort Sumter, n^khvj^ for reinforcements, the Govern- 
ment orders him to resist any attack that may be made, feeling that 
his troops and supplies are already sufficient to withstand an ordin- 
ary siege ; but in the event that he should find it utterly impossible 
to mantain his position, he has been ordered to evacuate the fort, and 
retire to the war vessels that will be sent him. 

Maj. Did I understand you to say that vessels of the U. S. navy 
were to be sent him for support ; immediately, did you say? 

Harry. Such are the orders that have been promulgated in the 
War Department. The Navy has been making ample preparations, 
as has also the Executives of the army, to immediately squelch any 
operation of the pseu do confederation. 

Col. Has President Buchanan no intentions of interfering politic- 
ally in the quarrels of Congress ? 

Harry. President Buchanan, in the estimation of' those who pre- 
sume to know, favors this movement of secession ; in consideration 
of which he is denounced in bitter terms by the Republicans of Con- 
gress. 

Maj. How did the Senate and House receive the late speech of 
Mr. Toombs ? did it have a wholesome effect ? 

Harry. It had this effect, of bringing some of the strongest ultra- 
partizans to the support of our Government, as it now stands, and 
our old flag. Sir, such speeches, delivered by such men, have an ef- 
fect directly in opposition to the wishes of these southern Fire-eaters. 
And if this proposed plan of peaceable secession (which w^ill never 
be allowed) is persisted in by the people and rebel leagues of South 
Carolina, they will bring upon their devoted heads such a war as no 
civilized nation ever before realized. And if that war does come — 
and, by heavens, it will come if such men as Toombs, and Floyd, and 
Yancy, and Davis, are allowed to express their rebellious sentiments 
in the Halls of Congress, invoking bloody battles and weary marchesj 
the slain by thousands, whose memory will ever live as a blasting 
record of their infamy — I repeat that if this w\ar, this civil w^ar, does 
visit us to destroy our Union, then let the supporters of such meas- 



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ures, and such steps, beware ! Sir, every man of the North would 
quit his home, his family, his business, his all, to support that 
Union and save that Flag, dear to every American ! ! 

Col., (excited, in anxiety). Harry, my boy, pray sit down ; you 
are excited ; cool your ardor ; politics lias turned your brain. 

Harry, (considerably flushed). No, uncle, my mettle is under per- 
fect control. But when I think of these hirelings of the South mak- 
ing their threats to destroy this glorious old Union of ours, it, makes 
my blood boil with indignation ! 

Maj., (contemptuously). I readily perceive, Mr. Hawkins, that 
you support that most despicable of political parties termed, I be- 
lieve, abolitionists. 

Harry. Sir, your perceptions belie you : I belong to no political 
party, but when traitors — 

Maj., (excitedly). Sir! 

Harry. Aye, traitors. Call them what you will, their firm desire 
alone is to drag from its proud supremacy and trample under foot 
that good old Constitution under which we have lived so long. 

Maj. Allow me fc) correct you. sir. In your blind folly you ig- 
norantly condemn a just and humane appeal for our rights as citi- 
zens of this Government. As a rebellious movement, sir, are we to 
allow our only privilege as freemen to be ruthlessly despoiled and torn 
from us ? and are \Ye to ^tand by without one word of defense ? — 
No, and I am proud to say that were legions and legions to arise to 
contest the arms of the South, legions and legions would meet them 
there. Sir, it were as wild and as futile an attempt to turn the winds 
and ocean-tide as to attempt to place this Southern Chivalry under 
abolition rule. 

Harry. Major, one word: Do you acknowledge the wild, fire-eat- 
ing ambition expressed in your remarks? Do you approve of this 
doctrine ? Do you intend to lend your arm and might to destroy 
this Government that has made you v>^hat you are? 

Maj. Sir, Mr. Hawkins, your questions I do not hesitate to 
answer. I am a son of that proud old State, South Cnrolina ; 
and, as you are aware, it is the people of that State who are saddled 
with this demand and preparation far war. Do I approve of the 
steps that aiy State takes ? Sir, I am with those measures, right or 
wrong. Will I support the Standard that they of my State may 
raise? Were it with my last dying breath, I would exclaim, 
"forever !"' 



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Col., (excited). Gentlemen! gentlemen ! you forget that you are 
defending your opinions in my house, where I allow no politics to 
be supported ; you forget that respect due an elder gentleman. I 
request that this fierce argument cease. 

Harry. Sir, uncle, are we to allow traitors to openly insult us? 

Mrs. H. Oh, Harr3^ my son, take care, do not, I implore, do not 
make enemies of friends ; take my advice, and cease this strife. 

Harry. Mother, I can not, nor will I, allow such men as Major 
Compton to fling their defiance in my face. 

Maj. Mr. Hawkins, I did not invite this argument that you and 
I have just sustained, and which, in fact, has placed us forever at 
variance. 

Harry, (sneering). Then why support this rebellious doctrine I 

Col. Harry, you should not allow yourself to so openly express 
your sentiments ; and you further forget that respect due Major 
Compton as my guest. 

Harry. Perhaps, sir, you also support his arguments ? 

Mrs. H. Harry, dear son, what would you do, insult and defy 
your uncle ? 

Laura. Oh, gentlemen, why must this hour — which should onl}^ - 
bring us joy, be fraught instead with lasting hate? 

Harry. Then why allow this roof to cover traitors ? 

Col., (livid with rage). Harry Hawkins, my doors are open for 
you. [Waving toward door.] Go ! 

Mrs. H., ("R"). Oh, brother, what would you do ? 

Col. Will you go ? 

Laura, (at her father's side). Oh, father, reflect, recall that word. 

Col., (greatly agitated). No, never ! 

■Maj., (interfering). No, Colonel, do not allow yourself to pass 
that sentence on your nephew. I am to blame. I will accept the 
crime of having brought trouble and dissension to your household. 
I will go, instead, [crosses to table, takes hat, and returns to C. 
" D." To Harry]: Sir, we may meet again ; your insults I shall 
never forget; and if we should meet, perhaps on the battle-field, you 
shall have cause to regret this day. 
Exit Major Compton, C. " D."' 

Picture. — Harry standing firm, "L ;" his mother weeping, L. 
"C;" Colonel seated at table, '• E," Laura kneeliug at his side. — 
Music, ''Exile of Erin.'' 



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Scene II. — Wood in "2." Sam heard outside, *'L,^' calling the cattle. 
Enters " L," 2 "C," generally jubilant. 

Sam. I wonder whar de cows am [calls]. Old massa colonel dun 
send me foh de cows, an' I don't know whar dey am [calls]. He 
dun sen' me ibh de cows when dars five or S'x odder lazy niggahs 
layin round de house. I wonder whar de cows am [calls]. If he 
want ennyting dun, ole massa always dun tole Sam to do it [calls]. 
If ole massa don tink I was down he'ah yet, oh golly, he would be 
powerful mad ; he am powerful mad a'ready [laughs]. But you aut 
to see de ole massa dis morning [calls]. I wonder whar de cows 
am. Massa Harry and de rebel majah was jus' mor'n dusting their- 
selves dis morning [calls]. Dat ole massa ob mine he do get he dan- 
der up sometimes, and when he do [laughs]. Oh, golly, I mus go 
foh de cows. 

Walks through t&e woods, " R" and "L." 
Sam. Oh, de good lord, but marcy on dis chile, if dere aint de 
rebel man comin dis way ! He dont want to see me he'ah ; oh, golly, 
I's gwine ! 

Exit Sam, R. "2;' E. Enter Major Compton, L, "U,'' E. Looks 
around cautiously. Sam is seen looking on, •' R," through the trees. [Laughs] 

Maj. This should be the place where Moulton desired me to meet 
him; he is not here. ' Let me see. [Reads note.] "Major: im- 
portant business — at once — wiV explain — will meet you at 4 P. M.. 
in the Bull Run woods, where the road enters. 
Moulton appears, looking on "L." 

Maj., (still looking at note). What can he mean? I know of no 
urgent business demanding my attention. [Brightens.] Ah, I have 
it! the Council is in session — they will decide — then Republicans, 
beware ! 

Moulton claps his hands on the Majors shoulder. 

Moulton. Ha, not so loud, major! 

Major turns suddenly, 'and confronts Moulton — drops note unpercieved. 

Ha! oh, it's you, Moulton ? 

Moulton. You should not talk so loud, major, trees sometimes 
have ears, provided with listeners, you know. 

Sam is seen, R. " U." E., unperceived by the parties on the stpge. 

Maj. Yes, I know; this place, however, is secure on that score. 
But what brings you here at this time. Has anything — have our 
plans been discovered ? 

Moul. No, but important business is now before the Council. 



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Moiil. You, as one of the members, must positively be in attend- 
ance, before any action further can be taken. Knowing further, 
positively, of your whereabouts, I thought it would be much better 
for me to inform you in person rather than to trust to unreliable 
contrabands, as necessity and huste would compel. 

Major The Council to assemble? Egad, that smacks of work! 
The question, of course, is as to the time when our Batteries shall 
be opened on Fort Sumter. 

Moul. It is, indeed, as you say. Had we not better leave for 
Charleston at once ? 

Maj. Yes, I am entirely ready. 

Moultoa and Major exit, L. "2," E.— Enter Sam, cautiously, " R."— 
Picks up the note. 

!Sam (reading) Oh, golly, dese rebels is gwine to kill all de nig- 
gahs, suah — dis say so ! I wondah who de odeh fellah am ? Some 
Oder rebel, I tinks. Oh, golly, de ole major war in a fix whedered 
to kill de Oder man or no. Oh, golly, when he cotch him by de 
froat ! [laughs.] I wondah where de cows am ? [calls] De ole 
massa don tole me to go foh de cows, an I dunno whar dey is. [Calls] 
Exit R, " 2 " E.— Harry H. enters R. " 2 " E., pale and agitated. Stops, 
"C." looks back, "R,' 

Harry Oh, that I should have been so blind, so devoid of feeling 
as to offend my dear old uncle ! Y^et was I not forced to speak as I 
did ? Did not that infernal traitor goad me on to it ? Oh, that I 
could see such men banished forever from this grand old Republic ! 
They wish so much to destroy ! But, uncle— can I ever reclaim his 
kindness ? And mother ; and Laura. [Meditates]. Y^es, I will 
go back ; ask his forgiveness ; entreat for that old-time kindness 
which is always his. He will not refuse me ; no, he could not. 
At least I can only try, and may Heaven look favorably on my 

attempt. 

barry turns to go, "L."— Meets Major Compton, L. "C." 

Major (L "C") Mr. Hawkins, I claim your attention for a few 

moments. Sir, you are guilty of grossly insulting a gentlemen of 

respectability and characte-. That gentleman, as you are aware, is 

myself. Now I demand that satisfaction which injured honor 

calls for. 

Harry Sir, have you tarried here to murder me ? 

Major How ! murder you? I have no inclination to assassinate. 



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But, sir, you will refuse me that satisfaction which I have the right 
to demand. 

Harry Ah, do you 'wish an apology ? If that is your desire, 
then, sir, believe me when I say that I would never apologise to 
traitors ! 

Major By heavens, Mr. Hawkins, do you wish me to forget my- 
self, and strike you down? [Sneers] No, coward as you are, you 
dare not provoke me ; and were you to know that this hour would 
be your last, how piteously would you sue for mercy ! 

Harry Coward ? Never ! You wish me to fight ; to place my 
life in opposition to yours ! Ah, I see it now : you have waited for 
this Well, sir, I have never fired a pistol at anything more formid- 
able than a sparrow ; that skill with me is lacking with which you, 
no doubt, abound. But, sir, I will not refuse you that satisfaction 
you so much desire. You have pistols, I presume? 

Major (smiling significantly) Yes, sir. Ah, I perceive you still 
respect the feelings of a gentleman ! 

Major takes pistols from his breast-pooket ; prepares charges. Hands a 
weapon to Harry ; then steps off ground. Harry takes position, "L," Ma- 
jor, "R." 

Major Who will give the signal? 
Harry (mechanically) It is immaterial to me. 
Major Then I will give the word. When I repeat "three," you 
will fire. 

Harry (takes position) I am ready ! 

Sam is heard off " L," calling the cows. 
Major, (startled) What noise is that? 

Harry One of the hands calling in the cattle But, sir, proceed, 
it is not necessary to prolong the scene. 

Major Well, then, [deliberately,] Ready — Aim — Fire — One — 
Two— Three ! 

Sam rushes on, R. " 2," E. — Strikes up Major's arm as he fires. 
Mttsic during the foregoing, ^'Agitato " changes to hurry picture. 
Major (to Harry, angrily) Sir, you did not fire ! 
Harry No, I had no inclination to take your life ! There is my 
pistol, undischarged. 

Throws pistol on ground — folds his arms calmly — takes stage slow. 
Major, (surprised) Mr. Hawkins, it were better as it is. 
Harry You would have killed me but for the friendly interfer- 
ehce of Sam. 



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Sam Kill you ! well, I tink him would, oh, golly ! 

Harry Sir, I leove you to reflect on this event at leisure. Adieu. 

Barry exit, L 2 E. 
Sam, (following) I wonder whar de cows am ! [calls.] 

Major slowly replaces pistols in breast-pockets— looks after Harry- 
Exit, R "2," E. Music, Heavy March. 



Scene III.— Charleston, S. C— Street in (1)— gate in flat "L"— Enter 
Major Compton hastily. Dress— long, dark coat, collar turned up ; black 
slouch hat, a la Spanish. 

Major (looking up at houses) Ah, if I mistake not, this is the 
gate through which we are to enter ; through which we, of the ever- 
to-be-remembered "Ten" are to pass into that Council which will 
send forth its mandates to the partizans of Southern Rights; that 
Council which will drag this prDud republic into a civil war never 
before equalled in point of strite and carnage. The Republicans of 
the North do not think of the advantages that we have taken of 
their short-sightedness. While our Representatives are working 
at ^Vashington, we are giving our might and will to organize armies 
that cannot be vanquished. [Looks oiF " R "] But here comes 
Moulton. He seems excited. Perhaps more important news have 
recently arrived. 

Enter Moulton, R « 1 " E.— Harry to "C,"— Does not appear to per- 
ceive Major Compton — Stops ''C " — Recognizes Major. 

Moulton Ah, major, it is you? Have you been informed of the 
latest news from Washington ? 

Major No; has anything occurred to expose our plans ? 

Moulton Yes. Through some agency, the Executives of the 
Government have been informed of the existence of this Council ; of 
the preparations we have made, and are now making. In consequence 
of which, all the regular troops, and also the entire navy, are to be 
placed in position to enter the field at a day's notice. 

Major If these are facts, then it only remains for us to open our 
guns on Fort Sumter, and discover to these Republicans the Spirit 
of the South. 

Moulton The Council, with the exception of ourselves, are already 
assembled, and they are now, no doubt, awaiting our arrival. 

Major Compton and Moulton exit through gate in flat " L." — Enter L 
" 1 " E„ rebel officer uniformed. — Officer looks up at houses, then raps on the 
panel of gate. — The gate is opened by officer No. 2, who enters stage. 



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1st Officer, (saluting) Say to the Council that all our batteries are 
now ready for immediate operation, and only await the official order 
to open the bombardment. 

2d Officer, (saluting) Sir, the Council has been expecting your 
arrival, and I will hasten to inform them of your presence. 

2d officer exit through gate. — 1st officer takes stage in front of gate. — 
2d officer enters with packet. 

!^d Officer, [handing packet to 1st officer] Sir, in this packet you 
will find the orders on which you were to act. [Exit gate.] 
1st officer, "C," [tears open packet, reading] 

General Beauregard — Sir : It is the opinion of this Council that further 
delay would be dangerous to our cause, in consideration of which this message 
will be recognized as an official order to immediately open your guns on Fort 
Sumter." 

Folds packet, exit "R," in haste. — Enter Moulton and Major Compton 
through gate. — [A gun is heard.] 

Major Hark! [Another gun is heard.] There, Moulton, is the 
first blow for our Independence ! 

Other guns in rapid succession. — Music: "X>jxie," brass band. 
Moulton Come, major, we will hasten to Fort Moultrie. 

ScBNE IV — Fort Sumter parapet in ''3," water in "4," — Rapid firing 
heard — Garrison working excitedly — Music : ' Star. Spangled Banner J^ — Enter 
Major Anderson, L "2," E— Enter Captain, U. S. A., "R," in haste. 

Captain, [saluting,] Major, it will be impossible for us to hold 
out much longer. Already the guns of Fort Moultrie have breached 
our bastion, and we are in imminent danger of having our magazine 
exploded by the hot shot. 

Major Anderson Well, sir, cheer up the men; we are but few, 
but we will, at least, learn these rebels a lesson in war that they have 
never dreamed of. Bring all the guns in the Fort to bear on Fort 
Moultrie, and endeavor, by every means in our power, to reduce that 
point first. 

Captain salutes, exit, R "2" E. — Enter Lieutenant in haste, R '*3" E, 

Lieutenant, [saluting,] Major, I am compelled to inform you 
that our guns are being rendered useless by the excessive firing. 

Maj. A., "C," Use then, to the best advantage, those that are not 
already disabled. Keep up the fire until night-fall, when we may 
then be enabled to repair partially our damage. 

Lieutenant exit, R "2" E.— Enter Sergeant, "R," in haste. 



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Sergeant, [saluting,] Major, Capt. Griggs has ordered me to in- 
form you that it will be impossible for him to hold out much longer 
under this galling fire. Already six guns have been rendered use- 
less by the loss of their men. 

Major Heavens ! will we be compelled to succumb to these 
odious traitors. Sergeant, inform Capt. Griggs that if we can only 
maintain our fire until night, we may then receive some assistance 
from our vessels in the offins:. 
Sergeant exit, R "2" E. 

Major, "C," No, it would never do to surrender. What, allow 
these rebels to gain the first battle fought ! No, we will hold and 
retain our defense until naught is left but the fragments of the fort. 
Firing ceases. — Enter Captain, U, S. A.., L "2' E. 

Captain Major, the rebel batteries have ceased firing ; and al- 
ready a boat, bearing a flag of truce, is nearing the fort ! 
Coxswain's whistle, "L."— Enter General Wigfall, C. S. A. 

Wigfall, [saluting] Major Anderson, I have been ordered by 
General Beauregard to request you to surrender ; and have also been 
charged with the conditions. 

Major A., [haughtily] Surrender to your rebel crew ? Never! Sir, 
go back to your rebel commander, and inform him that we have been 
placed here by our Government to stay ; and that my reply is, that 
we will perish before I will allow the surrender of one soldier or one 
gun to traitors. 

Wigfall Then, sir, when I return you will expect to meet the 
fire of our batteries, as before. Sir, Gen. Beauregard fully realizes 
the situation, and rather than sacrifice such noble soldiers as you 
and your men have proven yourselves to-day, he would wish a sur- 
render, not to humiliate you, but to save you from that destruction 
which will inevitably be yours. 

Major A., [meditating] What, sir, are the conditions ? 

Wigfall You are to leave all your stores, ordnance and munitions 
of war as they now stand. The officers, however, will retain their 
swords. 

Major Will you float the palmetto flag from our staff? 

Wigfall It is not stated in my orders ; but I have no doubt but 
that such will be the ultimate. 

Major A Sir, you 'will retire from this fort immediately. I have 
no word to send Gen. Beauregard. I will consult, however, with my 



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officers, and if we conclude to capitulate, our signal will be three 
guns fired from our shore-battery, and the lowering of our ensign. 

Wigfall, saluting] Sir, your orders will be made known immedi- 
ately to Gen. Beauregard. 
Wigfali exit, L "1" E. 

Major Captain, you have heard the reijuest and the terms ; what 
is your opinion ? 

Captain Sir, our men are now all more or less disabled, and I 
feel that it would be sheer madness to attempt to prolong the contest. 

Major Then let the surrender be made known. Order the guns 
to be fired; and I myself will haul down — but, oh. how reluctantly 
— that dear old flag ! 

Three guns fired — Officers and troops assemble .on stage, "R and L."' — 
Maj. Anderson, "C." draws down flig by tackle practicable. — Music indicative 
of defeat: change to '■^Dixie's Land^'' ov Grand March. — Flats in "4" drawn 
over tableau, " War," respesented by officer prostrate on elevation, soldie^ 
stands over with poised musket, bayonet fixed. 



-A. O 'X* XX 



Scene 1st.- — Same as Scene 1st, A.ct 1st. — Colonel and Harry discov- 
ered; Cotonel sitting at table "R," Harry, "C," in attitude of penitence. 

Harry Uncle, I have grossly ofi"ended you, and I feel it to be 
my duty to humbly ask your forgiveness. 
Colonel makes no reply. 

Harry Uncle, I feel that I have been entirely to blame as re. 
gards yourself and I. But Major Compton used that language 
which no true patriot would silently brook. Think, uncle, place 
yourself in my position, accept my age and temperament Could you 
have done otherwise ? 
Colonel still silent. 

Harry Uncle, I pray listen : AVhen I left the hou^e, as you bade 
me on that day, I took the road to Manasses, intending to go direct to 
Washington. When 1 arrived at the point where the wood commences, 
my conscience bade me stop. I reflected of what obligations were 
due you by mother and myself; how, but for you, I would perhaps 
be penniless and my mother wretched ; I remembered how kindly 



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you came for us to our northern home, [when father died,] to bring 
us here ; and how your vigilanr and kind care has ever been mine > 
I remembered — but, uncle, I could not go on, that still small voice 
within bade me come back. I resolved [that I would return, ac- 
knowledge my offense, and humbly crave your forgiveness. 
Colonel still silent, in deep thought. 

I turned to retrace my steps when I was confronted by Major 
Compton, who demanded satisfaction for the injuries he sustained at 
my hands. I did not refuse his request. The pistols were produced ; 
our positions were taken ; the word was given ; 

Colonel, [shudders and groans in agony,] Gro on ! 

Harry The major fired ! and but for the timely arrival of Sam 
I would now have been a lifeless corpse ! 

Col., [arises, trembling with excitement] Thank God, it is so ! 
But the major, is he— did you stain your hands with his blood? 

Harry No, uncle ; I had no desire to destroy his life ! But to 
his demand I assented, and gave him the satisfaction he desired. At 
the word given as the signal my weapon was thrown down, undis- 
charged ! 

Col., [in great agitation] Oh, Harry, Heaven's blessings on you : 
you did not fire? 

Harry No, uncle. 

Col., [after a silence] You have not informed your mother or 
Laura of this, have you ? 

Harry No. uncle. But your pardon : you have not answered 
me. 

Col., [bewildered] Not answered — how — Oh, I see it now. Harry, 
you have my full forgiveness. And may God grant that such will 
never occur again. Say no more, my boy. 

Harry Oh, uncle, receive my heartfelt thanks. From this day 
henceforth may I never do that which would in the slightest degree 
offend so kind a benefactor. 

Enter Mrs. Hawkins^ C D ; looks askance at Harry. 

Harry [kisses mother] Oh, mother, uncle has kindly forgiven 
me ! 

Mrs. H. I knew he would, my son. Brother, may I join with 
Harry in my ble-sings on this act ? 

Col. Sister, I will speak to you as I have already done to Harry- 
Harry has my full pardon ; and, if 'twere possible, he stands higher 
in my estimation at this moment than ever before. 



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Mrs. H. Oil, brother, 1 felt. I knew that you would not refuse. 

Col. Has Sam returned from Manasses yet? 

Mrs. H. From Manasses? I did not know that he had gone. 

Col., (R) Yes, he went early this morning for the mail. 
Enter Sam, C D, excited. 

Sam Oh, massa, and missus, dere de orfullest time down de States 
you eber heard on ! Dey 's dun gone, suah, and killed de Yankees 
in Souf Carliny, and — 

Col., (been reading paper, lets paper fall) My God, can it b^ 
possible ? 

Mrs. H. and Harry, (at once) What, brother — what, uncle — is 
the matter ? 

Col. Look ! look at these horrible news ! 

Harry, (takes paper from Sam ; reads) Latest dispatches from 
Charleston, South Carolina. The rebels open their batteries on Fort 
Sumter! The Fort entirely demolished! Major Anderson com- 
pelled to surrender ! The Star and Stripes give way to the rebel 
flag ! Oh, heavens ! (excited.) 

Col, Read the particulars. Haste, Harry. 

Harry, (reads) Charleston, S. C, April 14th. — ^j^eclal to the War 
Department ; The rebel batteries on James Island and at Ft. Moultrie 
were opened on Fort Sumter at 5 o'clock, A. M., this date. The 
bastions of Sumter facing Fort Moultrie were breached after five 
hours close firing. The garrison are at this time returning the fire 
with vigor; but the opinion prevails that Major Anderson can not 
resist the galling fire which he is now subjected to much longer. 
Twenty thousand troops are now in Charleston, and more are ex- 
pected. 

Later: 12 M., midnight. — The Confederate batteries have ceased 
firing to request a surrender of the U. S. garrison. The guns o* 
Fort Sumter are still firing at intervals. 

Later: 5 A. M., April 15th. — A boat containing a flag of truce 
has just put off for Fort Sumter. It is expected that an immediate 
surrender will be made. 

Later : 12 noon, April 15th. — Major Anderson and all his forces 
have just surrendered 1 The Confederates are now sending vessels 
to convey them from the Fort to James' Island, and the Palmetto 
banner now waves over Fort Sumter ! 

Harry places paper on table, "R," takes stage, Silence. 



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Sam, (takes paper "L," and reads, dumb gesticulations) Oh, 
golly, dis am orfu! ! Whars de poor niggahs now? De Secesh am 
dun gone and blowed up de whole U. S. 

Harry, (slowly) Uncle have you nothing to say? What must 
be done? Ah, I see: Mother, uncle, good-by! (Passes C D.) 
Laura Stay, Harry, what would you do? Do not leave us now. 
Harry Mother, I cannot tarry here when my country calls. 
Mrs. H. Speak to your uncle ; let us, at least, have his opinion 
first. 

Col., (rising "R," slowly) Harry, how? what would you do, my 
boy? 

Harry, (coming C) Uncle, I would immediately to Washington 
to enlist in the first regiment organizing, and give to my country's 
support — and to the support of that dear old flag, my strength, aye, 
my life, if need be ! 

Col. Reflect, Harry ; you had better remain here until we are 
aware of the action of the Executives. Then, if you still desire, you 
may, with mine, and I hope God's blessing, enter the service of 
your country. 

Harry Oh, uncle, must I remain here intact, knowing that trai- 
tors are up in armies against our noble Government : knowino- that 
rebels have despoiled our rights, and trampled our nation's banner 
under foot ; knowing that they are already marching on to destroy 
our Capitol, and — no, I cannot, uncle, I must now go, duty calls and 
I'll away. 

Mrs. H. Harry, do not go yet, wait as your uncle has desired- 
Besides, you should not bee too hasty. Perhaps these troubles may 
be peaceably settled without further bloodshed. I am confident that 
our representatives in power will ever be faithful to their national 
trust. 

Harry I would I thought as you do ; but no, it will not be 
Battle will follow battle^ hundreds of slain will cover bloody battle- 
fields, thousands of brave men on either side will perish before these 
rebels will submit to just rule. 

Col. Harry, you are right ; many contests will be waged before 
our nation will again return to peace. 

Harry Yes, uncle, I feel it so. These rebels will never submit 
to force of argument; they will never lay down the arms they have 
raised against the Government until so compelled by powerful might. 



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They are, no doubt, issuing calls for volunteers in Washington ; 
and, uncle, why should not I go? I feel that we of the North are 
right ; and I feel that God will never permit traitors to destroy our 
glorious republic ! 

Col. I'ts true, too true ! But, Harry, consult yourself, your mo- 
ther, think of home, before you take this step. 

Mrs. H. Yes, Harry, wait but a few days, a week, perhaps, and 
then decide. 

Harry Mother, my decision is already made : Where duty calls 
me, it is there I go. Uncle, your blessing. 

Col., (takes Harry's hand, puts his left on head; slowly, solemnly^ 
looking to heaven) Oh, God ! Thou who knowest all things, and 
who governest with a stern and impartial sway : look down upon us 
here to-day. Bless this boy ; grant that he may live to see that re- 
turn of peace which Thou knowest must be ours. Let him live to 
return to us once more ; watch over and protect him, for Christ's 

sake. Amen. 

Colonel steps back; looks mournfully at Harry; exits slowly, "CD/' 
looking back. — Harry goes to his mother, embraces and kisses her. — Mrs 
Hawkins falls in chair, "L," weeping.— Harry passes C, stops, turns, looks at 
his mother; exits slowly, "C D." Music, very plaintiff. Picture. Scene closes. 

o 

Scene 2d, in "2"' Plain Chamber.— Enter Harry, "R," slowly, head 
bowed. 

Harry, ("C,") Oh, how can I bear to meet Laura! Yet she 
must know all. And mother, this will be a sad, sad blow for her. Oh^ 
Father, protect and comfort them in my absence ; be to them that 
kind benefactor that Thou hast been to others. Oh, would that this 
appaling crisis had been averted ; would that peace prevailed. But 
no : war — that most terrible of all, civil war — I feel is now to be 
enacted ; and — will it end in Southern Sublimity? No, it can never 
be thus. Patriots, proud Republicans, will never permit our Gov- 
ernment to be sacrificed to such ruthless despoilers of justice. But 
here comes Laura ; courage to bear this meeting. 
Enter Laura, "D," anxious. 

Laura, ("L C,") Oh, Harry, tell me, is it true that you intend 
leaving us to enlist in the army ? 

Harry Yes, dear cousin, I must go. Why should I remain when 
others nobly volunteer to support our standard ? 

Laura But, Harry your mother, uncle, myself. What will — 



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Harry Laura, it will, I hope, be but for a short time. Armies 
will be raised in the North more formidable than has ever before 
been known ; they of the South cannot resist us long. 

Laura How soon do you go ? You surely will wait until further 
developments are made ? 

Harry No, I go immediately ! To-night I will be in Washing- 
ton, and to-morrow greets me enlisted in some volunteer regiment. I 
am now waiting only for Sam to get my horse ready to take me to 
Manasses. 

Sam enters "L 2 E," unperceived, withViding whip for Harry, remains,L. 

Harry, (sorrowfully) Laura, dear cousin, good-by. 

Laura Oh, Harry ! 

They embrace, Harry kisses her. 

Sam, ("'L," in ecstasy) Oh, golly, dat am powerful nice! [imi- 
tates.] Massa, dun go way wid a gun to shoot dem rebels ! and oh 
massa, may de good Lord hab marsy on him. 
Harry perceires Sam, "L." 

Harry Ah, Sam, is everything ready ? 

Sam Eberyting all right, massa Harry. 

Harry Laura, good-by! 

Grasp hands. — Laura goes slowly, ''R," turns at "E," looks back, exit 
"R 1st E." — Harry takes whip from Sam, and goes "L." 

Sam, (crying) Massa Harry, am you dun gone oiF foh de war? 
and neber say a word to Sam ? 

Harry returns, ''L C," and grasps Sam's hand, 

Harry Sam, God bless you ! Your timely aid saved my life but 
a few days ago ; and, Sam, if I live to return home, you shall never 
regret it. Good-by. 

Sam Good-by, massa Harry, and may de good Lord had marsy 
on you. 

Harry exit, hastily, "L."— Sam, slowly, "R," looks after Harry, "R," 
sorrowfully. Scene drawn on Alexander, Va. 



Scene 3d.- Street in "4." Music: ''Hail to the C/«'e/-"— Enter R 1 E., 
Ellsworth's Fire Zouaves, full uniform, Ellsworth commanding. Full Zouare 
Drill — Zouave Manual of Arms, complete. — Drum Solo. — Bugle Solo — Calls 
etc. Enter "L 1st E," officer U. S. A. 

Officer, (saluting) Col. Ellsworth, we have been informed that a 
rebel flag has been placed upon the staff of the Marshall House. 
Orders are herewith given you to request its immediate removal. 



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Ellsworth Sir, the orders will be obeyed. 

Exit, "L 1 E." officer U. S. A. 
Ell. Comrades, you have heard the orders just received ; a trai- 
tor's flag floats upon this sacred air. Will you permit it to remain so ? 
All No ! 

Ell. Then follow me, and I, myself, will wrench it from its staff i 
Erolutions, a la French, Music, "/ belong to the Zoo Zoo ZooJ^ — March 
off, "R 1 E." Scene closes on Scene "4." 



Scene 4th.— Street in (1). Enter, R and L, officers U. S. A., meet "C' 
Officers, ("L," saluting) Sir, General McClellan has arrived, and 
has informed the officer of the day that we are to remain at this point 
until reinforcements arrive from Washington. You will see that or- 
ders are promulgated to the commandants to that effect. 

Officer, ('-R," saluting) Say to the officer of the day that his or- 
der will be immediately acted upon. 

Officers exit off, "R" to "L," and "L" to "R," exit "R" and "L."— 
Music, (shouts,) ^^Star Spangled Banner^ Enter "L 1 E," 1st R. 1. Regiment 
Volunteers, commanded by Colonel Johnson. — Enter, Aid, "R 1 E," with or- 
ders, — Colonel halts Regiment. — Van, "C," advances to Aid. 

Aid, (saluting) Sir, you are ordered to advance your regiment to 
Fairfax Court House, and there remain in position for immediate ac- 
tion. 

Aid salutes, crosses to "L," exits "L 1 E." — Colonel accepts orders. — 
Troops exit, "R 1 E." 

Scene 5th. — Interior of Marshall House ; Stairway in 3, practicable ; 
Run from L C Door, R in 3d, backed by plain chamber flats in 4. — Shouts 
without R. — Enter, hurried, Ellsworth, R 1 E; runs up stairs, L. — Jackson 
enters in shirt-sleeves, door R 3 E, with rifle. — As Ellsworth rapidly descends 
stairs, Jackson fires, — Ellsworth staggers to C with rebel flag; falls with 
flag around him. — Sergeant Brownell, R 1 E, enters in haste ; fires at Jack- 
Son, who falls, C. Brownell stands over, in attitude, with bayonet on Jack- 
son's breast. Music, heavy. Tableau, flats in 4 drawn on Tableaux ; "Spirit 
OF THE North." 



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•A. O T III 



Field, near Grettysbiai^g. 

Scene 1st.— Wood in "4."— Enter Harry H. as a picket, "L 3d E," 
paces across stage to R, returns, stops C, in thought, meditation, leaaing on 
gun.— Enter Officer, U. S. A., "L 2d E. 

Sentinel, (challenging) Halt ! who comes there ? 

Officer Sergeant of the guard. 

Sentinel Advance, sergeant of the guard, and give the counter- 
sign. 

Officer advances, center, countersign. 

Officer, (saluting) Sir, you are ordered to be extremely vigilant, 
to-night, and allow no one to pass the line except they be furnished 
with a written permit signed by General McDowell. The army has 
been ordered to lay to-night upon their arms, in readiness for the 
attack which will be opened early to-morrow morning. 

Harry Any further orders, sergeant ? 

Officer No, sir. 

Salutes, exits "L 1 E."— Enter Sam, cautiously, from "R 4 E." 

Harry Halt ! Who goes there ? 

Sam It am only Sam, massa Harry. 

Harry Oh, Sam, is it you? Why, bless me, how came you here? 

Sam I came wid a hoss, and you only orter saw me cum fru de — 

Harry Yes, yes, Sam, but how are the folk at home? Mother, 
Uncle, Laura, are they well ? 

Sam Oh, dey am well, powerfulVell only dey are fraid you dun 
get killed or wounded^ or something else happen you. 
Enter efficer, "L 1 E." 

Harry Halt ! who goes there ? 

Officer Sergeant of the relief. 

Harry Advance, sergeant, and give the countersign. 
Officer advances ; countersign, 



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Sergeant Sir, I have come to inform — [sees Sam, '-U R,"-^^ 
Halloo, who have you got here, guard ? 
Brings Sam forward to "R 2." 

Harry Sir, it is a black boy from my uncle's house, who lives 
the other side of Bull Run, on the Fairfax Pike. I will be respon- 
sible for his presence here. 

Sergeant, (eyeing Sam) But you know he's contraband, and we 
are ordered to bring to Headquarters all such found within our lines. 

Harry, (anxiously) Sir, he has come here to bring me news from 
home, not to act as spy for our antagonists. 

Sergeant This may all be true ; but you are aware of the orders 
respecting contrabands — 

Harry Yes, sir, I am, as you say, aware of all this. But, sir, I 
will be this boy's security. 

Sergeant Very well. I suppose its all right. At any rate we 
will let him off. But, sir, I would advise you to start him home as 
soon as possible, for if he is found by any of the relief loitering 
within the lines, he will be immediately arrested. 

Harry Thanks, sergeant, but you spoke of information that you 
had for the guard. 

Sergeant Ah, yes. I have come to inform you that the relief 
will be delayed until 12 o'clock, and upon no conditions will you 
leave your post before that time. 
Officer salutes ; exit, "R U E." 

Sam Massa, what dat fellah say I was ? 

Harry A contraband ! 

Sam A copperband ? By golly, is that any relation to a brass 
band? 

Harry No, Sam, it is the term applied to all property belonging 
to our adversaries in war, found within the country we hold, liable 
to confiscation. You understand now, do you not ? 

Sam Oh, yes ; dat am as clear as de muddy water. "Refrains." 
Oh, massa Harry, I dun forgot I hab a letter foh you from Misses 
Laura. 

Harry You have, you rascal ? and have forgotten to give me it 
until now ! Where is it ? 

Sam produces small letter from vest pocket. 

Harry, (reads) Dear cousin Harry : It is with pleasure extreme 
that I indite you the following short note. That it will find you 



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well I sincerely hope. I am informed by papa that the armies arc 
upon the eve of a great battle, and he fears that it will be very dis- 
astrous to both. God knows how fervently I wish for this terrible 
struggle to end. Oh, that men, statesmen in particular, should so 
far forget the trust imposed in them, as to thus plunge this Repub- 
lic of ours into this terrible civil war ! Harry, you are brave, and 
your impetuosity will, I fear, overcome your prudence. 

Sam, during the foregoing, has been examining Harry's gun, which 
he had placed against flat "R;" at this point it goes off, prostrating Sam 
on his back, C. — Harry, turning, seeing predicament, laughs; picking up gun, 
prepares to re-load. — Sam gets up in ludicrous style. 

Sam Massa Harry, what de debbel is dat ting? 

Harry Do you want to examine it again ? 

Sam, (in disgust) Oh, tank you, massa, I tink let us hab peace! 

Harry I am afraid Sam that this accident will bring no good. 

Sam I hope not, massa. 

Harry Hark! there is a noise! (Looks off "R.") Ah, there 
are two men hurrying this way ! (Still looking.) By heavens, they 
are rebels ! (excited) They stop : one seems to be an officer; they 
look directly here ; shall we retreat to the relief? No, I am placed 
here; I'll remain! Sam, (a shot fired, "R.") oh, I am shot ! Sam, 
take this sword, use it with will ; be careful how you strike. Ahj 
here they come! (Raises gun to fire; drops on one knee.) Now, 
Sam, take care, you w^ill needs fight hard. Now ! [fires] My God, I 
have missed the mark ! Oh, Sam, be careful ! 

Soldiers C. S. A. run on "R U E,'' strike at Harry with guns; they 
struggle. 

Harry Oh, Sam, be careful! [enters "R 2d E."] 

Officer C. S. A. runs with drawn sword at Harry. Sam strikes it up 
Harry and soldiers struggle off ''R U E." Officer and Sam, combats fierce, 
alternate down ; Sam strikes officer's sword away, who falls, 0. Sara stands 
over in attitude. Scene closes on Scene 2d. 



Scene 2. — Plain Chamber in ("1.'') Enter Laura, "R," in anxiety. 
Laura I wonder what detains Sam so ; I am sure that he would 
have returned ere this had not some mishap befallen him. 
Enter Colonel, '-L," with hat on. 
Laura Father, you have not seen Sam since he left to visit the 
Federal camp this morning, have you ? 



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Col. He has not returued yet; 1 appiclieud danger for liiui. 
Laura, I think it were wise had he not been sent on this errand. 

Laura Oh, father, I know he incurred a great risk in going, but 
I sincerely hope that no accident has befallen him. 
Mrs. H. enter "R," in haste. 

Mrs. H., (" C,") Colonel, Sam is coming down the Fairfax Pike 
at break-neck speed ; I fear he brings ill news. 

Col. We shall soon see. 
Noise outside "L," 

Sam, (outside. Enter Sam, "L," in haste, tired and dusty,) Oh, 
massa, and missus, I had an awful time! (panting for breath). 

Col., (L) Well ! well ! what news do you bring? how came you 
to ride home at such a dangerous speed ? 

Laura, ('^R C") Tell us, did you see Harry? How? What? 
Has anything happened him? 

Sam, ("L C,") Oh, massa and missus, dis am an orful time 1 
(pants). 

Col., (half angry, siezing Ihim by collar of vest) See here, sir, 
tell us what you have seen, if you desire to escape a threshing. 

Sam, (apprehensive) I will, den, massa : I dun seen massa Har- 
ry ; he war standing picket. I gub him de note, and while he war 
reading it, a harf-duz'n or more big rebels cum, and dey wounded 
massa Harry, and took him off prisoner. And I guess dey got him 
now down in de rebel camp. Jes so. 

Laura, (anxiously) Was he wounded seriously ? 

Sam Oh, no, missus Laura. But you only oughter seen mc dun 
kill four rebels ! [laughter.] 

Mrs. H. Where was Harry wounded? how? 

Sam Why, dey dun shot bim in de right arm ; jus so. 

Col. You^say that he was taken prisoner? 

Sam Yes, massa. 

Col. How do you know that ? 

Sam Why, you see, massa, after I'd dun kilt de oder six rebels, 
I follered arter de one who took massa Harry, for to find out whar 
dey war going wid him. 

Mrs. H. And you now know where he is ? 

Sam Why yes. Misses Hawkins, dey dun took him down to de 
rebel camp. 

Col. And he is now there ? 



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Sam I guess he is, massa. I saw dem put him in de guard-tent. 

Col. Well, ladies, as I am on intimate terms with General Lee, I 
will repair to the rebel camp, and attempt Harry's release. 

Mrs. H. If you should meet with success, Colonel, where will he 
go, return to his regiment or come here ? 

Col. Keturn to his regiment, by all means, unless too severely 
wounded, which, I fear, is not fhe case. Sam, get my horse ready at 
once. 

Laura May success attend your eflforts. 

Colonel and Sam exit, "R."— Laura and Mrs. H., "L." Scene drawn 
on Scene 3d. 

Scene 3d.— On Plain Chamber. Wood in "4." Harry, with arms pinioned, 
bare head, standing "R C 2 " C. Officer C. S. A., Major Compton, seated at 
camp-table, L C, writing. 

Major, (without looking up) The guard state that you were cap- 
tured as a picket, after the firing of one shot by [you and himself. 
(Writing without looking up.) Well, sir, the only rule concerning 
those captured as you were, are to detain such as prisoners of war. 
You will, in consideration, be returned to the guard-tent, from which. 
as soon as possible, you will be transferred to Belle Isle. Have you 
anything to say in your defense ? 

Major, during the foregoing, continues writing ; speaking at intervals ; 
does not look up. 

Harry Sir, I have only this much to say, that I do, and shall 
consider this mode of capturing men more worthy of guerillas than 
armies of a civilized nation. 

Major, [who does not cease his writing] Ah, quite ^eloquent! 
have you nothing further to say? 

Harry Sir, 1 can not blame you for executing the duties im- 
posed upon you. But, sir, I shall always feel my sentence unjust 

Major Sir, you seem to feel an appreciation of an officer's 
duties, but — [he looks up, recognizes Harry ; goes up] What ! 
are you not Hawkins, whom I met at Colonel Porter's ? 

Harry Yes, sir, I claim to be that person ; and you are — 

Major Major Compton. 

Harry, [_aside. Then, indeed, I shall get the full efiect of this 
sentence.] Sir, I — well, I have nothing to ask of you. [proudly.] 

Major, [takes stage, "E & L," returns to Harry, tears off pinion] 
Sir, I have not forgotten that day when so nobly you spared my life 



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in the duel. And in return, although I have not the pleasure of 
returning the same service, still I will do that which, at the present 
time, you — 

Harry I suppose you mean to release me ? 

Major Exactly. Take this cloak, and I will give you the coun- 
tersign with which you can pass our sentries ; once out of our lines, 
[as I can assist you no further] you will make good your return to 
the Union camp. 

Harry, [throws cloak on his shoulders, grasping Major's C hand,] 
Major, you and I are opponents in war, but, sir, this day you have 
done that which I will never forget. Sir, I can only thank you, 
and if we should ever meet in the city I will always remember this 
act with gratitude. 

Noise of troops without "R." 
Major Mr. Hawkins, it is well that you should hasten to reach 
your own lines. I hear the guard coming this way, and it you 
should be discovered here you would most likely be remanded to 
captivity. 

Noise louder, nearer, 
Harry Good-by, then, Major. 

Exit, hasty, L 1 E.— Guard eter, R U E." 
Guard, [saluting] Sir, you are requested by General Lee to re- 
port immediately at his head-quarters. 

Guard salute, exit, "L 1 E." — Major C. exit, "R 2 E." Scene closes on 
Scene "4." 



Scene 4th. — Plain Chamber in " 1." — General | Beauregard's Bead- 
qnarters, Farm House near Gettysburg. — Enter General Lee and Col, Porter, 
"R," conversing. 

General Beauregard Do not feel alarmed. Colonel, we will ar- 
range this matter as you desire, as soon as Major Compton arrives. 

Col. Major Compton ! Egad, I knew not that he was here. 

Gen. B. Yes, he is Chief of my Staff. He is an old friend of 
yours, also, I believe. Colonel, is he not? 

Col. Yes, we have spent many pleasant hours in each other's 
company before the war. 

Gen. B. He is an able officer, and a gentleman worthy of a 
friend's love and respect. But here he comes. Now for the sequel 
to your nephew's adventures. 

Enter Major Compton, "L 1 E," saluting General Beauregard. 



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Major C. General, I was requested by your orderly to meet you 
at these head-quarters. 

General B. Yes, Major, a friend of mine, and also of yours, I 
believe, has come upon an errand of distress. 

Major, ("L," recognizing) Col. Porter, as I live ! What brought 
you this way ? 

Col., ("R C." shaking Major's hand) The General can explain 
the object of my visit much better than I can. 

Gen. B. Major, the Colonel here informs me that his nephew, 
[Major starts,] Mr. Harry Hawkins, was captured last evening in a 
manner which, according to his idea, does not possess all the honor 
of war it should ; in consideration of which he requests his release. 
[Major seems agitated.] Do you know anything of his whereabouts, 
Major? 

Major Yes, sir; he is safe. 

Col. Thank Heaven ! Is he wounded much ? 

Major Only slightly. 

Gen. B. Well, Colonel, I hope thats satisfactory ? Now, Major, 
you will repair to the guard-tent, and have Mr. Hawkins brought 
here. 

Major, (agitated) General, I cannot. 

Gen. B., (in surprise) Sir, cannot bring him here ! How is — 
Oh, I see : he is wounded more than you choose to allow. 

Major No, General, his injury is really but a slight one. 

Gen. B. Very well, then, see that he is sent immediately to these 
head-quarters. 

Major, (hesitating) General, I cannot send him here, 

Gen. B. Sir? 

Major It is not within my power to bring Mr. Hawkins to your 
presence ! 

Gen. B. Major, explain yourself; you speak in enigmas. Why 
cannot you bring Colonel Porter's nephew here ? 

Major General, he left our lines some time ago, and is now, no 
doubt, safe in the Federal camp ! 

Gen. B. Major, how is this ; did he escape ? 

Major He was given permission to leave ! 

Gen. B. How ! Who assumes the authority to release prisoners 
at their pleasure ? 

Major Sir, it was myself who gave him freedom! 



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Gen. B. Major Comptou ! Sir, you have mistaken your func- 
tions ; and although I should myself have turned this young man 
over to Colonel Porter's care, still I cannot understand why you 
should take the authority which alone is mine. 

Major. General, a few words will explain : Some months ago, 
before the breaking out of the war, Colonel Porter's nephew render- 
ed me a service which I resolved to re-pay, if needs be, with my 
life. No opportunity having offered since that time for me to ex- 
press my gratitude toward him until this evening. He was a pris- 
oner in the power of the government from which I received my com- 
mission. I released him ; directed him out of the lines ! I now 
stand prepared. General, to make any reparation required. 

Gen. B. Major, you offense is pardonable, and I am of the opinion 
that you will be pardoned. 

Enter Aid, "L 1 E," saluting General Lee. 

Aid. Sir, I was ordered by Colonel Pickens to inform you that 
indications were that the Federals intended immediately to open thg 
attack. 

Gen. B. Then, Colonel, you will be compelled to leave these 
head-quarters as soon as possible. My compliments to the folks at 
home. Good-by. 

Shakes hands, exit " R 1 E."— Gun heard.— Music, ^^ Dixie:'— Enter, 
General Lee and Staff, except Major Compton, halt, "C." — Enter Aid, "LI 
E," saluting General Lee. 

Aid Sir, we are inclined to believe that the Federals intend to 
shell this house immediately, knowing it is your head-quarters. 
Report "L;" shell thrown from ''L." 
Gen. B. Gentlemen, I believe it would be prudent to evacuate 
these premises immediately, and make our head-quarters in the field. 
Another shell from " L." Exit, General and Staff, "R 1 E." Scene 
drawn on Scene 5th. 



Scene 5. — Officers of U. S. A. in Council, discovered. Wood in "4.'' 
Enter, Aid, "L 2 E." 

Aid, (saluting General) Sir, you are ordered by General Meade 
to advance the center to Fairfax Pike. 

General, (saluting) Inform General Meade that his orders will 
be recognized. 

Exit Aid, "L 1 E.' 



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(general, [to Chief of StaffJ Major, 1 am of tlie opinioa that the 
enemy has received heavy reinforcements from Virginia last night. 

Chief of Staff We have no positive information in regard to that, 
General. 

Enter Officer, U- S. A., saluting the General. 

Officer General, one of the pickets, a member of my regiment, 
was captured while on duty last night, aud conveyed to the rebel 
camp. Through the influence of General Lee's Chief of Staff, 
an old friend of his, he was released. He informs me since 
his return that he is of the opinion that the force of the confederates 
bears a large increase upon our own. 

General Colonel, I have had the impression that such was the 
case from the eagerness which they manifest in pressing the attack . 
Did he obtain any other information as to the plan of attack ? 

Colonel No, General ; it was impossible for him to act as a spy, 
being in the company of this friend of his during the time that he 
was detained in their camp. Have you any further orders for me 
except those under which I am acting ? 

General No, Colonel ; if I should desire to change your position 
before the attack is made I will send you orders. 
Colonel salutes, exits, "LI E." 

General, (to Chief of Staff] Inform Colonel Johnson that I de- 
sire him to advance his regiment to act as a partial reserve on the 
right. 

Aid salutes, exits, " L 3 E." Enter, '*L 1 E," Colonel Johnson and 
regiment. Music, ^^ Star Spangled Banner;' crosses "R 1 E,' exit. Enter 
Aid, '• R 1 E," saluting General. 

Aid Sir, General Meade desires that you open the attack with 
the artillery immediately, and to advance the center toward Get- 
tysburg. 

General Say to General Meade that everything is in readiness, 
and that I have been awaiting his orders to open the attack. 
Aid salutes, exits, and retires. 

General, (to Staff) Gentlemen, you have all heard the orders jnst 
received. We will now advance our head-quarters to the reserve of 
the center. 

Exit General and Staff, " L 1 E," Scene closes on Scene " 6.'' 



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ScKNE 6.— Wood in 1. Dixie. Enter officers C. S. A.., "R 1 E:'' Ea- 
ter Aid, C. S. A., " L 1 E." 

Aid, (saluting officers) Sir, General Lee requests that orders 
be given to advance the entire line to Gettysburg, to force the 
enemy into an immediate engagement. 

Officer Inform General Lee that his orders vail be promptly 
obeyed. 

Exit, cross "R and L, I E. Music, ^^Marseilles HymnJ' Enter rebel 
troops, R 1 E, cross to L 1 E. exit. Scene drawn on Scene "7." 



Scene 7th.— Scene of Act 3d. Wood in "4,"' Gettysburg Battle- 
field. Rebels, " L," Union forces, " R." Advance close. Skirmish. Cheer. 
Shells in profusion. Cheers. Advance, Close to hand to hand engagement. 
At signal, all parties support Picture, in attitude. Picture. Scene drawn 
in "4," on tableaux: " Emancipation." Music lively. Slow Curtain. 

An interval of Four Years elapses. 



Scene 1st. -Same as Scene 1st, Act 1st. 
Harry and Laura, Harry in uniform of Captain, "C-'" 

Harry, ("C," gaily) Well, cousin, home once more; and oh, how 
happy I am to meet you again ! 

Laura, (" K C,") Yes, dear cousin, you are home. But will you 
remain, or do you intend leaving us as abruptly as you came? 

Harry Well, Laura, that depends entirely on circumstances. 
The fact is, I have been thinking seriously of marrying. 

Laura, (in suprise) Indeed! 

Harry Yes, as the war is now over, I think that I will go into a 
matrimonial business, and, like most men, I want a partner! 

Laura Oh, you do? (gaily) I suppose you have selected such 



an one 



Harry Weil, yes, I have. 

Laura Ah, and who is the happy one ? 

Harry Yourself ! 

Laura I? Oh, no; you are joking now! 



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Harry No, I am serious ; indeed, I am. When I left home I 
saw your solicitude for my safety; your desire for me to remain, in- 
stead of eiitering into the war. During the war that respect I bore 
for you ripened into love ; and now I place my fate at your feet to 
be accepted, and I trust it will, or to be spurned away. 

(Jolont'l enters at "C D," and stops and looks on, unperceived. 

Laura, (blushing, and looking down) Are you awaiting an 
an>wer ? 

Harry Yes. 

Laura Well — -I guess I cannot refuse you ! Here is my hand ! 
Harry crosses to " R C," embraces and kisses Laura. 

Col., (coming down " C,") Here! here! my boy, what are you 
about ? 

Harry, (confounded) Egad, uncle, did not know you were here ! 

Col. I suppose not, from appearances. Why, what's the matter 
with Laura? 

Laura, ["R"] Nothing! [blushing]. 

Col. Egad, there is something ! [Good-humoredly] Come, Har- 
ry, I know what you are used to fighting ; but you should not wage 
war against your fair cousin ! 

Harry Uncle, I could not help it! I loved her; asked her to be 
mine ; and — 

Col. She consented ! 

Harry Exactly. 

Col Laura, bring Mrs Hawkins here, while I remain and rep- 
rimand Harry for his impudence ! 
Laura exit, "C D," smiling. 

Col. Well, Harry, there is no possibility of your being compelled 
to return to Washington, is there ? 

Harry No, uncle, I have received my full discharge. 
Enter Mrs. H. and Laura, ''C D." 

Laura, ["R C,"] Here's aunt, father. 

Col. Sister, these children have made a contract of which you 
should be cognizant. 

Mrs. H., ["L C,"] Well, Colonel, what is it you refer to? 

Col. Would you believe it, they intend entering the matrimonial 
arena ! 

Mrs. H. Well, I have no objections to offer; have you, Colonel? 



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Col. Egad, no; I rather like it! 

Harry Well, uncle, give us your blessiug. 

Col. Is it not enough that I a;n pleased with the action ? Well, 
now you will be compelled to remain with us, positive. 

Harry Do you make no exception in the event the country may 
need me ? 

Col. None whatever; besides, I think your service already has 
satisfied you. 

Harry Uncle, nothing could call me away for a length of time 
unless — and God knows I hope it will never return to this land 
again — unless another rebellion should break out. Then I would 
do as I have already done : enter the field, use my strenuth to put 
down any traitor foe that might rise up against our noble Govern- 
ment 1 

Mrs. H. Plarry, come, you do not mean all this ? 

Harry Yes, mother, I do. I am, ever have been, and always 
will be inspired with that glorious thought : my country, right on 
wrong ! 

Laura Harry, will you have some music. 

Harry With pleasure, if you so desire. 

Laura seats herself at the piano; Mrs. H., " L," Harry, "C,'' Coloneb 
■' R C." Laura plays lively air. 

Harry Uncle, where is Sam ? I do not find him here. 

Col. Sam? Oh, he left us immediately after the battle of Get- 
tysburg. We have heard nothing of him since. 

Harry Have you no idea where he is now ? 

Col. I suppose he attached himself to some army officer, and is 
now, if living, no doubt in some northern city. 

Harry I should be pleased to see him once more to express to 
lam the gratitude I owe. 

Laura I should love dearly to see Sam once more. He was an 
jtwkward fellow but of an excellent temperament. 

Sarn enters, "0 D," dressed in the height of fashion, flashy extreme. 

Mrs. H. Ah, whom have we here? 

Harry, (looks in surprise at Sam) How's this? 

Sam Dis? Why dis am de efiect ob de Proclamation ! 

All look at Sara in wonderment. 
Sam, (stepping around with elevated airs) I say, massa Colonel, 
dont you want suffiu dun foh you ? dont you want de pigs druv in, 
or de cows brouglit up from de pastur? Oh, golly ! 



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Col. None of your impudence, you rascal. Where have you 
been all this while? 

Sam All dis while? Why, oh, j^olly, Ise been down in Wash- 
ington ! 

Col. Down in Washington ! What were you doing there ? 

Sam Why, I hab got a Gobernment offis. 

Harry A Government office ? 

vSam Yes, I'm in de Treasury. 

Col. The deuce you are; what do you do there? 

Sam Why, oh, golly, I'm de assistant ! 

Col., (laughing) You the assistant? 

Sam Yes, sah. 

Harry How do you assist? what are your duties ? 

Sam, (bewildered) My — what you say, massa Harry ? 

Harry Your occupation ? what do you do ? 

Sam Oh, golly ! what I do ? Why, you see I'm wid de Presi- 
dent ! 

Col. Why, you just now informed us that you were in the Treasury. 

Sam Well, de Treasry belong to de Presdent, dont it? 

Harry Very well ; what kind of work do you do ? 

Sam Oh, golly, (laughs) What kind ob work? Why, I shakes 
de broom ! 

All laugh. 

Col. Sam, will you not sit down? 

Sam Certainly, massa. (sits "L.") 

Col. Well, folks, suppose we all take a trip to Washington. A 
pleasure-trip at this time will do us no harm. 

Laura I am sure that I would dearly love to go. How is it with 
you, aunt ? 

Mrs. H. I am perfectly willing. Nothing would please me bet- 
ter at this time. 

Harry It will well repay the trouble. There is to be a grand 
review of all the troops within and in the vicinity of Washington, 
It will no doubt be the grandest sight of that style ever witnessed 
in this country. But shall we take Sam with us ? 

Laura Certainly, Harry; it would never do to leave him behind. 

Sam Oh, golly, dis am glorus ! 

Col. And further : vhat say you, friends, to having the wedding 
at Washiuotou? 



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Harry That, uncle, is for Laura to decide. 

Laura I am perfectly willing ! 

Sam Am you gwine to get marrid, massa Harry ? 

Harry The indications are very strong in that direction. 

Sam Gwine to marry Misses Laura? 

Harry Arrangements have been made to that eflfect. 

Sam Oh, golly, I knowed it war comin ! 

Laura You have no objection, have you, Sam? 

Sam Me, Misses Laura? does you tink I want you? 

Col. Sam ! (sharply.) 

Sam Why, bress you, massa Colonel, I hab jes been wanting fob 
to see massa Harry marry Misses Laura. Oh, golly ! (laughs) De 
fac am, I hab jes been tinking ob de same ting. 

Harry You have ? 

Sam Dat's jes what braut me down heah. 

Col. Well, what can we do for you, Sam ? 

Sam 1 say, massa, would you gib me Dinah, de kitchen-gal? 

Col. I would, Sam, but she was married last week. 

Sam, [bewildered] Married last week ! Who in de debbel did 
she marry ? 

Col. Black Jake. 

Sam Who black Jake ? dat great big niggah? 

Col., [smiling] The same. 

Sam Oh, de good lord hab marsy on her ! [weeps ludricrous] '^L." 

Col. Well, folks, if we intend to go lo Washington to-day, we 
had better start soon in order to catch the train at Manasses. 

Mrs. H. Come, Laura, we will get ready at once. 
Exit Mrs. H.and Laura, "o D L." 

Harry Come on, Sam. 

Harry and Colonel exit, "C D R." 
Sam, [going '' L,"] I wondah whar de cows am now? 



Scene 2d.— Washington. Street in (1.) Harry enters, "R 1 E," fol- 
lowed by Sara. 

Harry, [handing Sam a note] Sam, take this note to Willard'» 
Hotel, and leave it in the office. 
Sam What, frow it in de offis? 
Harry No, leave it at the desk. 
Enter Major Compton, "L 1 E." 



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Major If I mistake not, this is Mr. Harry Hawkins ? 

Harry Why, as I live, Major Compton ! But how came you 
here ? 

Major I was captured in one of the recent battles, and have been 
confined in one of the military prisons here ; however, I received 
my exchange to-day. 

Harry Well, Major, I am truly pleased to meet you to-day. 
Come with me to our hotel ; our folks from Manasses are there. 

Major Indeed ! then I go with pleasure. 

Harry Sam, deliver the note as I directed. 

Sam All right, massa Harry. Now, Dinah don got married, an lef 
me to circumlocute. Oh, golly ! yes, she did. And massa Harry, 
him gwine to get married. Oh, golly? Well, it am all 0. K. 
Song, Contraband. Military March of Zouaves. 

Scene 3d — The Banquet Room. — Gothic in "3.'" — Long table, "L," 
Discovered Harry, Col. Porter, Laura and Mrs Hawkins, at small table, "R." — 
Alternate Lady and Officer, at table, "L." — Gen. Heintzelman, at head of 
table. Tables furnished with wine, cake, etc. 

Harry (rising) Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to propose my 
toast : The Widows and Orphans. May God look down from above 
and bless and protect the Widows and Orphans of those who have 
fallen in the defense of our country. 
Toast drank by all. 

Gen. Heintzelman. (rising) Allow me, Ladies and Gentlemen, to 
express my heartfelt thanks for this happy re-union. 

Harry General, we cannot feel too grateful on this occasion. 

Col., (rising) Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to propose our 
final toast : Our Union. May its eflPorts ever be rewarded with 
success. 

Toast drank. Music, [brass] : ^'' Star Spangled Banner ^ Flats in "3," 
ilrawn on Tableau, Goddess op Liberty, wIth Stars and Stripes on Staff, 
surrounded by the Defenders of the Union, in attitude : Zouave, "C," at low 
repel; Blue Volunteer, L "C," as picket, meditation; Blue R., "C," at halt; 
backed by Zouaves, "Rand L," at charge. Curtain. 

[Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight 
hundred and sixty-eight, by John W. Hill, in the Clerk's Office of the District 
Court of the United States for the Southern District of Ohio. 



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